Major trends are shaping the future of our transportation systems. Our population is growing and aging. Our legacy transit systems need more attention every day. Our roads and runways face increasing congestion. America's way of life and continued economic growth depend on meeting these challenges, so this October, the U.S. Department of Transportation and the [...]
Category: Federal & Capitol Hill
May 7 @ 9AM ET-Bridging the Infrastructure Gap Session
Bridging the Infrastructure Funding Gap Thursday, May 7, 2015 9:30 a.m. ET Join the conversation on Twitter: #BPClive America faces a growing infrastructure funding gap. The reality is that government alone can’t fully fund all of the roads, bridges, and other critical infrastructure that our economy needs – let alone upgrade our airports, shipping hubs [...]
Infrastructure Week is May 11-15!
Join the Conversation #RebuildRenew Infrastructure Week is May 11-15. The plans are underway to deliver a powerful focused message to Congress and the American people. New events and Affiliates are being added to the calendar every day, and local groups, mayors, and stakeholders around America are signing on to make their voice heard. View the [...]
U.S. Representative Jim Oberstar
Young Professionals in Transportation is saddened by the death of former U.S. Representative Jim Oberstar this week. He served as a Representative from Minnesota for 36 years, focusing on transportation and infrastructure issues for much of his tenure and becoming the House’s leading expert on transportation policy. He was also a strong supporter of rising [...]